"strike a false note" in Chinese (Traditional)

• 顯得不合適
• 說錯話

Definition

在某種場合下做或說了不合適、不得體的事情。

Usage Notes (Chinese (Traditional))

屬於較正式的比喻說法。常形容言語或行為讓人感覺不自然或尷尬。可用於書面語和正式場合。

Examples

He tried to make a joke but struck a false note at the meeting.

他試圖開個玩笑，但在會議上**說錯話了**。

Her comment about money struck a false note during the celebration.

她關於錢的話在慶祝時**顯得不合適**。

The speech was good, but the ending struck a false note.

演講很好，但結尾**顯得不合適**。

Everyone was enjoying themselves until his comment struck a false note.

大家都很開心，直到他的話**讓氣氛尷尬了**。

Her laughter at the serious moment really struck a false note.

她在嚴肅時刻的笑聲真的**很不合適**。

If you wear jeans to a wedding, it might strike a false note.

在婚禮上穿牛仔褲**會顯得不合適**。